igneous
Granite
Felsic intrusive igneous rock
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale, colors range from pink to gray, vitreous to dull luster, phaneritic crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.75.
Formation & geological history
Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Widely used in construction, monument building, countertops, and architectural facing stone.
Geological facts
Granite is the most common rock of the Earth's continental crust and is exceptionally durable against weathering.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its visibly intergrown crystals of quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica; found in mountainous regions worldwide.
